I think Muslim men see my dancing as a challenge to them, says Sheema Kermani

[Jaanbaz]

She is talking of challenges she faced in Pakistan while doing Indian classical dance generally and in Zia era.

Zia was a big fan of the ''art''.

 

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....I've never even heard of you? .....

She was famous during the late 90s because of few roles she played on TV

 

[Moonlight]

then why did you post a tableeghi jamaat vid and you describing the vid with...



obviously you thought you knew what was true about muslims or islam and that you should present that true thing in this thread.



i was replying to @911 's comment.

and yes, we all have our opinions but somewhere we must learn of simple truths from each other, and i can be the learner too.

I wanted you to watch this vid in my reply to your statement, she is Muslims and now what?
That's exactly what I was expecting earlier, before your very 1st rude comment. I know I'm new here. You're elite member and much intellectual than me. I have no problem accepting it. As long as one is learning.
And I respect you. Also I am learning too, but if elite members will be pretty rude then, it's going to be hard for new learners to learn. Peace!

 

[Moonlight]

In video he says "Shaitan will lure you to dance, drink alcohol and do other shameless stuff in the name of Allah". Now i believe this lady Sheema Kermani is indeed doing mistake. Every relgion in this world has its values and beliefs which must be respected. Thanks for posting this.

We can't judge someone, but when Islam clearly tells about something and people do opposite to it. It's not being judgmental to tell, it's against the teaching of Islam. People take the word judging in very wrong sense. It is just like, it will be written "infidel" on dajjal's forehead, and people say, yeah but still you can't judge him though. Wait what?

 

[Areesh]

Saw her in TV dramas on PTV in 90's. Didn't know she is a hyderabadi. Good to know another one of our community here in Pakistan.

 

[Desert Fox]

I think Muslim men see my dancing as a challenge to them, says Sheema Kermani

The extraordinary dancer talks about how her craft fared under General Zia's regime and more. —Photo by author
I had the pleasure of interviewing classical dancer and performer extraordinaire Sheema Kermani in Karachi some time ago.

Seeing Kermani perform in Pakistan is always a pleasure because her performances are a celebration of the cultural history of this part of the world that dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization. Kermani hosted a two day dance festival at the Arts Council of Karachi, Pakistan to packed audiences followed by well-deserved standing ovations on both days.

Kermani hosted a two day dance festival at the Arts Council of Karachi, Pakistan to a packed house. —Photo by author
Here, she talks about her childhood, her beliefs and what she'd do differently if she could go back in time.

Tell us a little about yourself.
My father belonged to well-established aristocratic family of UP, Lucknow, India. Originally the family is from Kerman in Iran and migrated to India where they settled in UP.

My mother’s family was from Hyderabad Deccan and my maternal grandfather was a District Sessions Judge in Hyderabad, Deccan, India.

My father after having graduated from Aligarh University joined the British India army as a commissioned officer. Then in 1947 he opted for Pakistan and came here as a member of the Pakistan Army. In 1949 he went back to India to get married. My father retired as a Brigadier from the army and then was the chairman of KESC till his retirement.

I was born the second of three children. I have an elder brother and a younger sister. My early education was in the convent schools of the cantonments where my father would be posted. Because of the frequent and many postings all over the country, we as children managed to see most of Pakistan, and because my grandparents were in India we used to travel by train every summer holidays and visit them there. So we had a great exposure to both India and Pakistan.

It was our early exposure to Indian classical dance and music that we had on our visits to Hyderabad, and to Western classical music of which my father was very fond of, that stirred my interest in the arts. As a young girl I had studied Western classical music and read all the classical literature that was available. My parents also gave us a wonderful exposure to the world of dance, drama and music.

While millions of Pakistanis are starving and homeless without decent paying jobs our "liberals" are more concerned about women having the right to dance and "challenge men" . It's no wonder these pathetic so called liberals don't have support amongst the masses while the religious groups and organizations do.

While the religious groups are busy doing charity work and helping the common man, woman, and child on the streets, filling the stomachs of millions, these pathetic "liberals" are concerned about granting women the right to dance in public lmao. Talk about being out of touch with reality.


Hard-Line Islam Fills Void in Flooded Pakistan - NYTimes.com

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[terry5]

No .,not a challenge but a whore .
Thats what Pakistani Muslims think of a dancing girl .
Dont matter who ,even Imrans Khan ex is thought as that

 

[jamahir]

I wanted you to watch this vid in my reply to your statement, she is Muslims and now what?
That's exactly what I was expecting earlier, before your very 1st rude comment. I know I'm new here. You're elite member and much intellectual than me. I have no problem accepting it. As long as one is learning.
And I respect you. Also I am learning too, but if elite members will be pretty rude then, it's going to be hard for new learners to learn. Peace!

thank you for your respect for me... i still remember that i conversed with you in your introductory posts.

i sincerely don't know where i was rude to you, certainly a post in anger but not rude, but if you were to point out that post i would apologize.

yes, we all are learners, myself included... where i confidently post about certain things it will not be because i was always present during those events but because i have learnt it from somewhere else and before that i wouldn't have known of it... i am a simple person and never intend to be arrogant or self-praising... i am logging-in after three days because i couldn't handle the mindless hate from some indian, american and european members in a thread i had posted in support of north korea, plus the hatefulness in a few other threads... i could have chosen to respond with insult-words but that is not in me... there is too much hate on pdf and believe me i have not intention of adding to it.

bar-haal, i will tag you in a thread i will create tomorrow about islamic socialism and its people like iqbal.

peace.

 

[Moonlight]

thank you for your respect for me... i still remember that i conversed with you in your introductory posts.

i sincerely don't know where i was rude to you, certainly a post in anger but not rude, but if you were to point out that post i would apologize.

yes, we all are learners, myself included... where i confidently post about certain things it will not be because i was always present during those events but because i have learnt it from somewhere else and before that i wouldn't have known of it... i am a simple person and never intend to be arrogant or self-praising... i am logging-in after three days because i couldn't handle the mindless hate from some indian, american and european members in a thread i had posted in support of north korea, plus the hatefulness in a few other threads... i could have chosen to respond with insult-words but that is not in me... there is too much hate on pdf and believe me i have not intention of adding to it.

bar-haal, i will tag you in a thread i will create tomorrow about islamic socialism and its people like iqbal.

peace.

Apologize accepted. :p
Sure do that. Looking forward to read it.

Lastly, I have faced much hate by few Indian members already. I was even banned on one of the thread. Because a guy replied off the topic so that's obvious an 'off the topic' comment has 'off the topic' reply. But I don't go away from PDF, I am here to learn and also to be patient with facing hate, but still moving ahead. I also have to keep it halal and say no nasty word to deal with such hatred.
There's no other option than leaving or staying and being patient.

 

[jamahir]

Pakistan floods: Islamic fundamentalists fill state aid void | World news | The Guardian[/url]

the rss does similar "noble efforts"[1]...

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), the Nepalese arm of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), on Tuesday, decided to send out relief and rescue parties comprising its activists in eight areas most affected by Saturday's earthquake.

Besides, the RSS has made provision for 10,000 tarpaulin sheets and same number of blankets to reach the victims in the next two days. The decision was taken at a marathon meeting chaired by RSS's joint general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale who has been camping in Kathmandu to coordinate Sangh's relief operations in Nepal.

okay, so you are the new pdf spokesman ( among many here ) for rss and the sangh??


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[1] Nepal earthquake: RSS rolls out relief : Mail Today, News - India Today

 

[Desert Fox]

the rss does similar "noble efforts"[1]...






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Did I ask you what the RSS does? FYI I could care less.

 

[PAKISTANFOREVER]

This funny dancing is no big deal. The woman and her dancing in the OP is extremely ugly and repulsive. Reminds me of the little monkeys running around and dancing in regents park zoo in London. This dance is only a threat to anyone with permanent diarrhoea.

 

[Zibago]

This funny dancing is no big deal. The woman and her dancing in the OP is extremely ugly and repulsive. Reminds me of the little monkeys running around and dancing in regents park zoo in London. This dance is only a threat to anyone with permanent diarrhoea.

 

[Lucky Breeze]

I think Muslim men see my dancing as a challenge to them, says Sheema Kermani

nobody watch you, just trying to highlight herself. Nach nach k rah gye, attention nahi mili to socha k shayed controversy sy kam ban jye. I think next step main, mout ky koeen main ja k performance dy gi.

 

[Pakistani E]

She was famous during the late 90s because of few roles she played on TV

My post was inferring that she or whoever wrote this article should not generalise, I am pretty sure the vast majority of Pakistani Men have never heard of her, so how can we feel challanged from her?